If there's one thing NAYA needs to improve on, it's to open more locations in NJ!!! The Montvale location isn't too far of a drive for me, but I would love it if there was one even closer... I've been coming here frequently for the past two months and I'm officially addicted! If you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal... NAYA will not disappoint. It's a fast-casual franchise inspired by Lebanese/Middle Eastern cuisine. The menu is straightforward and follows the typical "build your own" food model. You can create your own bowl, pita roll, or salad. Then you add your bases, proteins, toppings, and sauces. The toppings are UNLIMITED, so go off!!! Plus, they give you free pita bread! They also have a small selection of hot & cold appetizers, desserts, and drinks. The prices are reasonable and they give you a generous amount of food. Depending on how hangry I am, I can usually split my food into two meals. My go-to order is the Naya bowl. I highly recommend trying these: *Chicken Shawarma (roasted strips of marinated chicken) - One of my favorite proteins! It's tangy and garlicky. *Falafel (fried chickpea croquette with herbs and spices) - They're super crispy and deep fried to perfection with a golden-brown exterior. The inside is a vibrant green color from all of the fresh herbs, spices, and grounded chickpeas. *Beef Shawarma - Tender, juicy, and savory! *Baba Ghannouj - A must try for eggplant lovers!! It's smoky with rich flavors from charred eggplant, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. *Hummus - It's creamy, nutty, and earthy. All of the ingredients and toppings are fresh. Every bite is a burst of flavor! The staff is always friendly and packs my bowl to the brim, so I can't complain. They get busy during lunch rush hours, but you can order ahead to avoid a longer wait time. The interior is bright, modern, and welcoming with natural lighting and greenery. There's a good amount of seating. Add NAYA to your rotation of fast-casual healthy eateries! read more

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Overall, not bad -- but definitely not their best. I've eaten at different locations before, and over time I've noticed changes in both packaging and food quality. This time I ordered a rice bowl with shawarma. The shawarma itself looked very odd -- almost like jerky in texture -- though it wasn't hard to chew. I got it with the green and red sauces, hummus, and garlic whip. Flavor-wise it was okay, but the presentation was sloppy by the time it arrived. The bowl looked like a complete mess, and I couldn't even tell what was what. This was an Uber Eats order, and I've ordered through Uber plenty of times without issues, but this one was definitely a miss. read more

I really like NAYA no matter where I go and the food is delicious. This location the staff is super nice and I enjoy coming. However, the place just seems a little rundown lately to be honest. The refrigerator in the front where the drinks are housed has been broken for like two or three weeks since the last time I was here. I got here and the forks were empty; in the bathroom, the toilet paper isn't in the holder and there's no paper towels; and everything in the main dining area just seems a bit rundown. I would expect a little more from a location in Montvale.. read more

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I love their food!! Always fresh and delicious!! I always order when I visit NJ and NY

I've had consistently good meals prepared from this place. It's fun to make bowls with a huge assortment of ingredients, portions are generous and I can even get two meals out of one bowl. All fresh and tasty too. Bowls have been prepared accurately and on time. I'll keep returning and highly recommend it, especially compared to a couple other similar restaurants in the area. This place is a keeper. read more

Montvale, NJ - I'm already a NAYA aficionado and a fan of their build your own, fast-causal approach to Mediterranean food. It's one of my favorite chains in this genre, and is in my frequent lunch rotation in the city. This location in Montvale opened about a year and half ago and is the second one in NJ (after Paramus). The food is - as I expected from this brand - delicious, fresh, hearty yet healthy. You can choose your base as a roll, bowl (rice or seasonal grains), or salad; add your choice of protein or veg (chicken, beef, kafta lamb, falafel, roasted cauliflower); and go nuts with unlimited toppings and spreads! Plus an optional pita. Don't forget the house made sauces which are so good! I love the red and green hot sauces which aren't too spicy but are very flavorful. I like that they offer the same but a smaller sized version for kids, the Little Habibi Bowl, which comes with an apple juice or milk. There are several hot and cold mezze appetizer-y foods as well like grape leaves, rekakat (crispy Lebanese cheese roll), kibbe, fatayer, sambousik (various types of savory pastries), dips & spreads, and sweets like baklava and namoura. This location is clean, spacious, and friendly. The food is yummy and filling with generous toppings. What more can you ask for! read more

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had a wonderful experience at this restaurant! The standout feature is definitely the quality of the food--everything tasted incredibly fresh and vibrant. It's rare to find a spot that manages to make dishes that are both delicious and genuinely healthy, leaving you feeling satisfied rather than weighed down. The service was equally impressive. The staff is friendly and welcoming, creating a great atmosphere from the moment you walk in. Plus, they are remarkably efficient, so you aren't left waiting long for your meal. read more

We've been coming and ordering on Uber eats from Naya for quite awhile now and you really can't go wrong with their food for lunch or dinner. E the chicken is good, but I prefer the beef and all the toppings minus the cabbage. Super filling as they top you off with flavorful hummus and other fix-ins. Of all the the fast casual chains, this and Chipotle are right up there in reliability, quality and affordability. Great friendly service when you go in person and had a chance to sample some of the kibbeh after talking with the Manager. Great stuff! read more

My vegetarian daughter is a big fan of Naya, and falafel is a comfort food for both of us. We've ordered take-outs a few times, but I was not convinced, as their falafels are always soggy by the time they reach our house. Well, I changed my mind upon our most recent visit to the shop itself! The falafels were super warm, crunchy and full of flavor, just like how they should be. I ate one while paying for our orders at the cashier :-). The shop is very clean, the food selections are well maintained, and the servers are very friendly and efficient. After selecting the greens and grains, one can have unlimited toppings and sauces. I usually opt for the baba ghanouj, pickled radish, cabbage slaw and spicy jalapeno dressing. It is the most healthy, nutritious and delicious fast meal one can get for a small fee :-). One tip: for the best experience, go to the location and order, instead of ordering online and picking it up. read more

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As this location is out of the way for me, I hadn't been here since my first visit for a Yelp elite event a while back. Came in with my daughter and was greeted enthusiastically by Carly! She graciously reminded us of how things worked at Naya. My daughter and I each enjoyed a very hearty Bowl. Ingredients were fresh, tasty, and plentiful. We even had leftovers to take home! Restaurant was very spacious and clean. Naya is certainly on my list of places to find a filling, fresh, and reasonably priced meal! read more

NAYA - Mediterranean Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

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The food always tastes fresh. The staff is helpful and pleasant. The location is convenient t

Food (4.4) Service (4.7) Ambiance (3.7) We were very surprised about this wonderful meal. We tried the lamb, falafel, and chicken breast. All 3 were very tasty and fresh, and even authentic when it comes to middle eastern falafel. The sides are equally fresh and delicious. Between the two of us we tried most of them and felt they were all superb. The server was perfect, she offered full explanations of anything we asked about. She was so very personable and pleasant that we felt we were at a restaurant, not a take out establishment. I feel like they don't deserve the name fast-food even thought the process is fairly quick.... The ambiance is very similar to chipotle, clean and somewhat sterile tables inside, and a few outdoor tables. We will definitely return since they serve very nice portions of tasty and healthy food, for only a dollar or two more than Chipotle. I was told most items are gluten free. Keep up the good work! read more

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If you're looking for a CAVA alternative- this is not it. I was so excited to try NAYA and unfortunately left very dissapointed in the food. The rice base and hummus were great, the chicken was okay, but the toppings were horrible. The shredded lettuce was actually large salad mix chunks, the pickled shallots were flavorless cubes, the sumac onions were flavorless and worse than raw sliced onions, the toum garlic sauce was not what I was expecting because the garlic was too spicy and not creamy like other ones are, etc. I could really only enjoy the rice with the hummus and chicken, but when the hummus ran out, I didn't want to eat the rest. While it looks pretty, the taste does not match. read more

Service off the bat, 5/5. The people were awesome, met the day manager and she explained a bit of the menu to me. Food wise? Some describe this place as the Middle Eastern Version of Chipotle, and there spot-on. I got both rice varieties for my base, and did half/half beef shawarma and chicken shish taouk. The rice portion --- generous, great ---- the meat portion? No shade, but a bit "stingy" with it. Ordered some yummy toppings, but the lady making it really should have explained some things to me because many of these items were a novelty to me. I want to understand middle-eastern food, and she's simply passive. The ambiance was exquisite. Inside is clean and spacious. Utensils are on the left side of the restaurant, near a display of some items you could buy if you'd like. To reiterate, food=good, portions = eh, manager=active, employee=passive. Overall impression? 3/5 Enjoy the photos I took. I'm still open to give them another try though! read more

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We ordered takeout here on a whim. We ordered two Naya bowls, one chicken and one beef. Both bowls were delicious and we try to plethora of toppings and sauces all being unique and flavorful. This place resembles a Middle Eastern version of chipotle and is 10 times better. I highly recommend trying the Naya bowls ,we also ordered a side of kibbeh and Rekakat which were only okay. The highlight was definitely the schwarma bowls. The only letdown was not receiving the pita bread we ordered, hoping it was a one off and next time will be better. read more

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I was very surprised at how good the food was. We have gotten take out from here a few times now. They have many options for vegetarians, everything is fully customizable. We like the appetizers like vegetarian kibbe, borek, etc. their sauces are very good too. Prices are good as well. read more

My partner and I came here on a Saturday for a lunch date around 3pm. It wasn't crowded when we arrived so finding a seat wasn't a problem. We went to the counter to place our order. I noticed many of the meats were not available. Some of the trays were low or empty. It was disappointing because we could only order chicken. It looks like the second staff was preparing something in the back. The staff who was helping us did not inform us whether a new batch of proteins were going to come out. So my partner and I settled for the chicken. There were two falafel left so the staff offered to make one of our orders half falafel and half chicken. Other than that, everything else was good. The food was fresh and delicious. A very hearty food. We left feeling satisfied. read more

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I got a chicken bowl with lettuce and rice. Plenty of food, lots of flavor, very well rounded meal! Lots of sauce and the pita bread was soft and perfect for dipping. read more

NAYA - Chicken NAYA Bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Love Naya! So glad a new location popped up closer than Paramus. My go to is their Naya roll with beef shawarma, the ingredients are always fresh and flavorful. I have never had a bad experience with their food. And I am always pleasantly and perfectly full after eating. The locations are always spotless and clean and well light. Parking here is easy as it is in its own shopping center. read more

Came here to try this place out as my friend compared it to a Mediterranean chipotle . My son had a simple bowl with rice and BEEF SHAWARMA. He is a picky eater however ate it and mentioned it was delicious. I was able to to sneak a bite and he wasn't wrong. It was very good and tasty. I had a simple bowl with BEEF SHAWARMA with added ingredients such as tomatoes, onions, green sauce and jalepenos. All these ingredients went well with one another. The food tasted healthy but flavorful if that makes sense. Service was okay, the lady behind the counter didn't seem too thrilled about having to explain to me each item they had which is understandable. Ambiance seems like a cute spot for lunch or dinner to hang out with friends or go on a simple date. I love the modern day look. read more

Service was great. The young man helping me was kind and patient. I was going for something healthy and convenient. I wish they easily provided more information about the quality of the food, like use of oils and fresh ingredients. The fact that they didn't, at least that I didn't see, made me think it might not be the cleanest ingredients. The food was fine. Not bad. Not extraordinary. The pita bread definitely wasn't, or at least didn't taste like pita bread...it wasn't very good. Pretty cute inside seemed clean. and In a pinch, I would come back. read more

Food is amazing and reasonably priced. I get a whole mess of toppings and dips on top and take great pleasure in mixing everything together. It's flavorful and delicious. I haven't been inside so I can't speak to what it looks like - but they deliver themselves and the food always shows up hot and in good shape. My only complaint is that the fried stuff they offer for appetizers tends to be a bit dry and almost always shows up cold and lonely. I'd steer clear and stick to the bowls. read more

Always love the opportunity to eat healthy. I was curious about this new Mediterranean restaurant in my neighborhood. I ordered the Naya bowl and shows the beef Shawarma, which was delicately seasoned. I added falafel since I hadn't had any In a long time . I included the baba ghannouj Yogurt and Cucumber green and red cabbage and Kalamata olives. I finished the meal off with pita bread and a Rekakat cheese roll. All were delicious and fresh.. read more

Food very tasty and fresh... But they up-charged for lamb which was not indicated on the menu...reason...they just changed the menu... I did get the charge removed.. read more

Second time ordering here. The food is sooo good. Flavor is amazing. Quantity is great. The extra protein price is a bit much for what you get I guess everything is expensive now. We will definitely keep coming back. Love it. read more

NAYA - Chicken bowl with rice, hummus, green sauce, yogurt and veggies. - Mediterranean Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Based on delivery. Food withstood the delivery chasm very well. The quinoa bowl is highly customizable and the variety of ingredients is quite ample. The chicken kept quite moist to the last bite. The ingredients were fresh -- I always ask for lettuce as a test. The hummus was very good: Creamy, thick, tasteful and fresh. The tabbouleh was also good but too much lemon juice making it overly sour for my taste. The pita was more like Indian nan: Thick and doughy but chewy. It was unexpected and different but good. Only 4-5 inches in diameter but it's enough given its thickness. No clue on ambiance since it was takeout. The cost was reasonable and quantity was more than enough for an average adult male. read more

Mediocre food and employees who seemed totally clueless did not make for a good experience.

My wife and I have been going to Naya for years, and definitely enjoy this location. The manager Leon always has a very professional demeanor and the food is always fresh. The staff is very attentive and the restaurant is kept very clean which is very important to us . I would definitely recommend this location. read more

NAYA - Mediterranean Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Delicious bowls with a ton of different toppings. Always fresh and quick service. Good deal with the amount of food for the price. Nice outdoor and indoor seating. read more

The McDonald's of middle eastern food. This food is inedible - the chicken looks and tastes like plastic. It's beyond dry and flavorless. The rice is also extremely flavorless and overcooked. I had to throw away $25 worth of food because it was so awful tasting. Plenty of local middle eastern restaurants serving delicious fresh food . read more

The servers are very nice people and tend to have a heavy hand when filling the bowls. The ingredients are always quality. Love this place.

My husband and I were visiting from Minnesota. The staff is very friendly and the food was great. The portion of food is a lot.

AMAZING! food is so fresh, healthy and clean and the service is great. So happy that one has opened in the area! The staff was so pleasant even offered to bring me my food to my car bc I had small kids waiting! Amazing read more

Fabulous 1 experience, friendly staff fresh delicious ingredients, good value in today's inflationary world read more

I love this place. I wish used to go to the one in Paramus until it shut down. Better to go and order there as you can ask for just the right portions to your taste. The employees are always so helpful. Love the app too and eating rewards! read more

We've taken out a few times and always a great experience. Food is fresh and flavorful with many options. Hard to find good shawarma in the area since Mamoun's left Paramus. The chicken shawarma bowl is great with many options. Tried many of the add one like falafel and all were great. I prefer taking out as ordering with the app is less stressful than choosing options with a line of people behind me. read more

I drive almost half an hour to come to this location. The staff are lovely, the store itself is gorgeous, and the food is just HEAVEN. I got fresh made taboulleh and it was PERFECT. As good as home recipes! and their shawarma bowls are always to die for! I can't stop coming here, truly a wonderful place! read more

Service was really good. I ordered the beef gyro, and it was hot off the grill. I got all the toppings they had to try out. I also got some of their apps, and I was surprised at how authentic it tasted. The spinach and cheese pies were delicious. The portion size is really good and the price is really good as well. I ended with dessert the semolina cake, and it was really sweet but delicious. Overall it was a nice place for food and place to sit and eat. read more

NAYA - Mediterranean Near Me - Montvale, New Jersey

Amazing! There are no other words to describe it. I went there because a friend recommended it, and I was not disappointed. The entire staff was accommodating and friendly. It was such a joy to come. They made me feel at a restaurant and not just a fast food establishment. The manager,leon, even brought us an appetizer as a first time guest. Who does this? I was very very impressed. I'm gonna tell everyone and will definitely be back. read more

Wonderful food, friendly staff! Food is always fresh and delicious. Clean environment--we eat there 2-3 times a week!